David Robert Payton

David Robert Payton obituary

David Robert Payton

David Payton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mack's Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Elberton on Mar. 18, 2026.
Death is a gain when it brings an end to one's sorrow. Though we live in a world filled with beauty, it is not without its share of sadness. On Monday morning, March 9, 2026, Mr. David Robert Payton answered his call and found peace.

Arrangements for Mr. Payton are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The staff of Mack's Funeral Home respectfully asks that you keep the Payton family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared by signing the online guestbook, sending flowers, or lighting a memorial candle in honor of Mr. Payton's memory.

Arrangements for Mr. David Robert Payton have been entrusted to Mack's Funeral Home, Elberton Chapel.

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